The average train between Hanover and Cherbourg takes 12h 47m and the fastest train takes 10h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Hanover to Cherbourg. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between Hanover and Cherbourg. The earliest departure is at 2:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Hanover is at 2:40 PM which arrives into Cherbourg at 5:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 12h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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11h 28m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Hanover to Cherbourg? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Hanover to Cherbourg. However, there are services departing from Hannover Hauptbahnhof station and arriving at Cherbourg station via Köln Hbf station and Paris Nord station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 47m.
Hanover to Cherbourg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.
Hanover to Cherbourg train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Cherbourg station.
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The distance between Hanover and Cherbourg is 849.8 km. The road distance is 1046 km.
You can take a train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Cherbourg via Koeln Hbf, Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 10h 55m.